Paul Revere ride reevaluated as overhyped alarm
Brown University professor Jarvis Morse argues Paul Revere’s famous ride was timed too fast and did not spur a large Patriot turnout. He notes about 130 volunteers gathered at midnight, but only around 70 reached Lexington as dawn broke, shaping a different slice of Revolutionary history.
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Paul Revere
New York Sun
Jarvis H. Morse
Brown University
Morse
Lexington Green
Revere
Buckman
Warhd
Paul Re
Con Cord
Middlesex
Forestry Course Progress and University Budget Plans
The board of governors discussed continuing forestry curriculum, sending students to other schools for training, and approved a university budget for 1935 36 totaling about 1 310 000 dollars for current expenses plus 150 000 for equipment. Federal funds of 180 000 were not included. A Koontz report on preserving the medical school's class 4 rating was awaited. no permanent president decision was indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governors
University School of Medicine
Arthur B. Koontz
Look Him Over The Cumberland News Card
A brief editorial segment questions claims of martyrdom for simply doing one’s duty, arguing that many accept life and obligations as a course, and strive to live and act well overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland News
Fraud Denied In English Peer Case Amid Ill Duke
The English peer denying charges said no judgment summonses are outstanding, though he noted the sums might run into three figures. The duke, who was seriously ill, is central to the unfolding case.
Duke of Manchester Trial Centered on Jewelry Loans
The Duke of Manchester, aged 59, known as Kim to American theater friends, faced a trial over loans totaling 560 pounds on jewelry claimed to belong to his late mother's American estate. He testified he felt better, declined sitting, denied intent to defraud, and said he pledged and insured the gems to redeem them, asserting funds on hand.
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Manchester
Kim
America
Duke of Manchester
Five Deaths in Sudden Span Rock Brooklyn Area
Police traced five sudden deaths linked to a Brooklyn family and a chemistry firm. Frederick Jr died March 29 at Kingston Avenue hospital of bronchial pneumonia. Leo, age 3, died days later at the same hospital. Mrs Gross died April 6 at Bushwick hospital from encephalitis. Barbara and Kathleen died April 1 at Kings County Hospital. Frank, age 5, remains hospitalized with undetermined illness. Gross had been married 14 years.
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District Attorney's Office
Gross
Frederick, Jr
Kingston Ave
Leo
Bushwick Hospital
Barbara
Katherine
Kings County Hospital
Frank
Kingston Avenue
Local Insurance Man To Attend State Rally
W P Stewart of Grafton representing Merchants Fire Insurance Company of Indiana will attend a state wide meeting of company agents and officials opening Monday May 13 at the Kanawha hotel in Charleston. Honor guests include Edgar B Sims state auditor Harland Justice deputy insurance commissioner and home office officials along with other prominent men.
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W.P. Stewart
Grafton
Merchants Fire Insurance Company of
Indiana
Kanawha
Charleston
Edgar B. Sims
Harland Justice
Fa smugstery s a: ue Week tie them all in this new and greater Philo Vance picture
The text reads as a fragment describing a Philo Vance film showing starting Sunday at a venue. It mentions a new and greater version and invites audiences to tie them all together in the cinema event. No clear names beyond Philo Vance.
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Philo Vance
Dime Chain Letter Rush Ties Up Local Postmen
Postal workers face heavy workload over Mother's Day mail and dime chain letters. Postmaster Murphy notes a new three cent Connecticutt Tercentenary stamp with The Charter Oak, and urges customers to add a 10 cent special delivery stamp for Sunday May 12 delivery.
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James
Murphy
Connecticut
Washington and New York City News and Notes from 1930s Era Columns
Washington and New York sections mix political chatter on Roosevelt popularity with light features on film star W C Fields. Included are remarks on 1936 election prospects and a colorful profile of Fields plus anecdotes about Hollywood writers and a chef-turned-garden hobbyist.
Consuelo the Gypsy Star Strives in New York Debut
Consuelo a beautiful gypsy dancer travels with Stewart Blackmire and Doug to New York for a Follies debut. She costumes in tailored suits and fox, learns from Ann and Douglas, and struggles with romance, fame, and pressures from Stewart while facing control over her dance future and flirtations with Louise.
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Consuelo
Anica
Girtsa
Marco
New York
Stewart Blackmire
Doug
Ad Bill
Lowise
Stewart
Dour
Oyastes
Mint Baka
Youna Couglas
Yvonne
Dons
Tam
Dous
Donealas
Dongalas
Tim
Coustax
Madame
Douglas
Marble Palace
Gypsy Girl
Oan
Gorglona
Start
Ann
L'Ville
L’ville
Louise
Laurie
Mrs Kines Funeral at Knottsville in Maryland
Funeral services for Mrs William Kines, who died from a broken neck in a Frederick area automobile crash, will be held Sunday at 2 30 P M at Knottsville M E Church with Rev F A Sampson officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Body in state at Bartlett Funeral Home until morning then taken to home of Jacon Rosier on Knottsville road. Cary Jerger and daughter Karolyn of Mishawaka Indiana visiting Mrs Jerger's parents J J Rofe of Grand Street.
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Central Press
New York
East 45Th Street
James
W. C. Fields
Fields
Ziegfeld
Tom
Knights of the Road
Hollywood
Mrs. Kines
Knottsville
William Kines
Frederick
Knottsville M. E
F. A. Sampson
Bartlett Funeral
Jacon, Rosier
Knottsville Road
Cary Jerger
Karolyn
Mishawaka
Indiana
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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
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Quiness
Grafton Printing Co
Howard H. Holt
James F. Bolt
John 8.Palmer
Gratin We Vas
Associated Press
Aed
Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Yolbuo
Agnpo
Tia Bopude
Eserprusol
Pepeonba
Veord vLeore
Ilule
Washington
F. D
Nunnally Johnson
William Soskin
Algonquin Hotel
Miteritzles
Critic Soskin
Anysy
McDonald Feader
U. S. Tariff
Philippines
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